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According to Unicef's World Obesity Atlas for 2022, India is predicted to have more than 27 million obese children, representing one in 10 children globally, by 2030.

World Obesity Day 2024 on March 4 will highlight the rapid increase of obesity among children in India. Statistics show over 1.25 crore children aged 5 to 19 are overweight, up from 40 lakh in 1990.

According to Unicef's World Obesity Atlas for 2022, India is predicted to have more than 27 million obese children, representing one in 10 children globally, by 2030.